[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 12001-12002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-977]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 5, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8224 of February 29, 2008

                
National Consumer Protection Week, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                As we face new challenges in the 21st century, we must 
                work to ensure that Americans are kept safe in the 
                marketplace. During National Consumer Protection Week, 
                as my Administration works with Congress to improve our 
                consumer product safety system, we also encourage 
                Americans to make informed financial decisions and take 
                advantage of the resources that can help them become 
                responsible consumers, savers, and investors.

                This year's theme for National Consumer Protection 
                Week, ``Financial Literacy: A Sound Investment,'' 
                encourages consumers to take steps to build a firm 
                financial foundation. By becoming informed consumers, 
                individuals can help plan for their future, protect 
                their identity, and effectively manage their finances. 
                It is important for citizens to be knowledgeable on 
                financial matters such as choosing a health insurance 
                plan, comparing savings and retirement plans, and 
                realizing how credit scores can affect them. Education 
                is the first line of defense in helping consumers 
                manage their money wisely and safeguard themselves 
                against fraud and identity theft.

                My Administration is working to expand the American 
                people's financial education. In January of this year, 
                I signed an Executive Order establishing the 
                President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. 
                This Council will help keep America competitive and 
                assist Americans in understanding and addressing 
                financial matters. By visiting consumer.gov and 
                mymoney.gov, Americans can discover the tools they need 
                to make financial decisions and be successful in 
                today's marketplace.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 2 through March 8, 
                2008, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon 
                Government officials, industry leaders, and consumer 
                advocates to make available information about how 
                citizens can help to prevent fraud and identity theft, 
                and I encourage all Americans to gain the financial 
                literacy they need to compete in the 21st century.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of February, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                second. 
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[FR Doc. 08-977
Filed 3-4-08; 8:55 am]
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